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UPSC Current Affairs 5 July 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra
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UPSC Current Affairs5 July 2026

18 articles across 3 GS papers · Updated today

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Today's Topics

society
6
politics3
economy3
science2
international2
environment1

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politicsBurning IssuesGS2

Andhra Pradesh Rythu Sangham Leader Blames BJP‑TDP Policies for Farmers' Development Mirage

BJP‑TDP policies create a development mirage for Andhra Pradesh farmers, says Rythu Sangham leader

82%
UPSC
2
scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

ISRO Conducts First Ground Test of SOLVE Motor for Gaganyaan Parachute Validation

ISRO’s SOLVE test moves India closer to crewed spaceflight, boosting tech self‑reliance.

82%
UPSC
3
environmentClimate Change & International NegotiationsGS3

Drought in Karnataka's Cauvery Basin Halts Paddy Sowing – Low Reservoir Levels and Farmer Distress

Karnataka drought curtails paddy sowing, forcing a shift to drought‑resilient crops.

74%
UPSC

GS Paper II

8 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

politicsBurning IssuesGS2

Andhra Pradesh Rythu Sangham Leader Blames BJP‑TDP Policies for Farmers' Development Mirage

BJP‑TDP policies create a development mirage for Andhra Pradesh farmers, says Rythu Sangham leader

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82%
UPSC
economyMicro & Sector-SpecificGS2

Visakhapatnam Taxi‑Driver Protest Over Fuel‑Driven Fare Stagnation — Impact on Ride‑Hailing Policy

Visakhapatnam drivers’ protest spotlights gig‑economy fare regulation and labour rights.

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72%
UPSC
economyMicro & Sector-SpecificGS2

India Withdraws Emergency Natural Gas Supply Order as LNG Shipments Resume via Strait of Hormuz

Emergency gas curbs lifted, restoring market‑based LNG supply post‑Hormuz cease‑fire – a test of energy security policy.

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70%
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societySocial Issues & InclusionGS2

MeitY Serves Notice to Meta Over Instagram Ads Featuring Child Abuse Material — UPSC Relevance

MeitY orders Meta to pull Instagram ads with child abuse content – a digital‑governance test

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70%
UPSC
internationalInternational BodiesGS2

India to Host BRICS Anti‑Drug Agencies Summit in Guwahati (6‑7 July 2026) – Focus on Synthetic Drugs & Intelligence Sharing

BRICS anti‑drug summit in Guwahati will cement India’s role in global synthetic‑drug fight.

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61%
UPSC
politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Union Home Minister Amit Shah Orders ‘Zero Coal Leakage Plan’ to Curb Illegal Mining in Dhanbad

Zero Coal Leakage Plan shows Centre’s firm grip on illegal mining – a key polity‑economy nexus.

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58%
UPSC
societySocial Issues & InclusionGS2

DRI Confiscates 1.11 Lakh Codeine Cough Syrup Bottles in Tripura, West Bengal – Drug Trafficking Blow

DRI busts massive codeine cough‑syrup smuggling, underscoring drug‑law enforcement gaps

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58%
UPSC
politicsGeneralGS2

PM Narendra Modi Pays Tribute to Late Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan on His Birth Anniversary — 2026

PM Modi’s tribute to Ram Vilas Paswan spotlights Union Ministers’ role in social upliftment and e‑governance.

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42%
UPSC

GS Paper III

8 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

ISRO Conducts First Ground Test of SOLVE Motor for Gaganyaan Parachute Validation

ISRO’s SOLVE test moves India closer to crewed spaceflight, boosting tech self‑reliance.

Read full analysis
82%
UPSC

GS Paper IV

2 articles

Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude

defenceMilitary Operations & ExercisesGS4

Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet Ships Visit Singapore – Boosting Act East & ASEAN Maritime Cooperation

Naval diplomacy in Singapore strengthens India’s Act East and maritime security agenda.

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68%
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environment
Climate Change & International Negotiations
GS3

Drought in Karnataka's Cauvery Basin Halts Paddy Sowing – Low Reservoir Levels and Farmer Distress

Karnataka drought curtails paddy sowing, forcing a shift to drought‑resilient crops.

Read full analysis
74%
UPSC
societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS3

Malkajgiri MLA Pushes for New Urban Primary Health Centres and Hospital Upgrades in Telangana

MLA’s push for urban health centres spotlights state‑level health financing and service gaps

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72%
UPSC
societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS3

Climate‑Induced Heat Risks Threaten India's Maternal Health Gains – Need for Climate‑Resilient Policies

Heat‑risk days jeopardise India’s maternal‑health progress – urgent climate‑resilient policies needed

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70%
UPSC
scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

ICMR‑NIRWoH & IIT Bombay Unveil Indigenous ‘Placenta‑on‑Chip’ Platform for Pregnancy Research

Indigenous placenta‑on‑chip promises safer, faster research on pregnancy disorders

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70%
UPSC
economyInvestment & TradeGS3

India-U.K. CETA Rules of Origin Effective July 15, 2026 – Impact on Trade & Exporters

CETA’s Rules of Origin activate July 2026, unlocking duty‑free access for Indian exporters

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70%
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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS3

ICMR-MINDS Wins Gold at National e‑Governance Awards – AI‑Driven Mental Health Platform Recognised

ICMR‑MINDS wins Gold at NCeG 2026, showcasing AI‑driven public‑health reform.

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69%
UPSC
societyGeneralGS3

PM Narendra Modi Condoles Death of Renowned Pandavani Singer Tijan Bai — Cultural Loss for Chhattisgarh

PM Modi’s condolence spotlights the need to protect Pandavani, Chhattisgarh’s folk heritage.

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38%
UPSC
international
India's Global Footprint
GS4

INS Sudarshini Visits New York for US Naval Review 250 – Boosting India‑US Maritime Ties

INS Sudarshini’s New York visit signals rising India‑US maritime diplomacy.

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65%
UPSC